Philippians 1:22
But, if living in flesh, [is Christ], this, unto me, is a fruit of work,—and, what I shall choose, I make not known:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
In Context
21For, unto me—living, is Christ, and, dying, gain.
Cross References
Genesis 39:8And he refused and said unto his lord’s wife, Lo! my lord, taketh no note with me as to what is in the house,—but, all that pertaineth to him, hath he delivered into my hand:
Psalms 71:18Even now, therefore, that I am old and grayheaded, O God, do not forsake me,—Until I tell of thine arm unto a [new] generation, Unto every one that is to come, thy might;
Acts 3:17And now brethren, I know that by way of ignorance ye acted,—just as even your rulers.
2 Corinthians 10:3For, though, in flesh, we walk, not, according to flesh, do we war,—
Philippians 1:24But, to abide still in the flesh, is more needful for your sake;
1 Peter 4:2To the end that, no longer, in men’s covetings, but in God’s will, ye may live, the still remaining time.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:22-27
The Apostle's Generous Exultation. ( a. d. 62.) 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26 That your rejoicing may… Read the whole commentary →